The Brazilian government is poised to make the biggest change to its alcohol tax policy in recent history. A policy change that aligns with the principles of modernizing alcohol taxes could result in a simple tax system that increases Brazilian alcohol tax revenue and provides incentives for less alcohol consumption in a neutral manner.
As a rule, retailers tend to trumpet price cuts and keep quiet about increases but wine sellers are breaking ranks to warn customers of looming rises due to a shake-up of the way wine is taxed.
The minimum price at which alcohol can be sold in Scotland has risen by 30% in an attempt to keep up with inflation over the past six years.
Plans have been submitted to the European Commission for €120 million in subsidies to pull up 30,000 hectares of French vineyards.
In 1979, the British government became increasingly concerned about the public health risks posed by alcohol. Taking action, it released new medical recommendations as part of a national campaign.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is believed to be considering more taxes on beer, wine and spirits in next month's budget.
An increase to alcohol duty may be on the cards in next month's budget, according to reports.
Just over half of heavier drinkers in England say they would make changes to their drinking if calorie labels for alcohol were introduced, according to a new study by UCL researchers.
And for already vulnerable and marginalized people, finding a suitable place to live can be all the more challenging.
That includes people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol.
Nine Otago supermarkets have been temporarily banned from selling alcohol after advertising beer at an unlawful discount.
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed Antti Neimala to carry out a study on the possibilities to allow sales of wines with up to 15 per cent alcohol outside the Alko monopoly.